A Federation of ChurchesFree Evangelical Churches live for Jesus Christ.A personal faith in Him is the single condition ofmembership. Every church is run independently anduses the gifts and talents of its members to praiseand serve God. Pastors are appointed in consultationwith the federation of FeGs. Each church finances itselfthrough donations and makes the vast majorityof important church related decisions independently.However, the churches feel united in this freedom.With over 440 affiliated churches the federation seesitself as a strong and lively community. The federationis not simply out to produce results; rather it isa universal community that lives with and in JesusChrist and that faces common tasks and challenges.In the Bible Jesus says: "You did not choose me; I choseyou to go and bear much fruit, the kind of fruit thatendures" (John 15, 16a).

Founded in The Word of GodThe Bible is the cornerstone of each FeG. It concernsitself not with how human beings imagine Godto be; rather it is Gods binding and infallible messageto his people. That is why the Bible sets the standardby which church members live their lives, bothwithin the private sphere and within the community.Consequently, much emphasis is placed on studyingthe Bible and acting upon God´ Word. The FreeEvangelical Churches are convinced that the personwho listens to God word, obeys it and relies on itspromises will experience its power, and discover howit provides a firm foundation for his or her faith. Jesusonce said: "Whoever is willing to do what God wantswill know whether what I teach comes from God or whetherit comes from my own authority" (John 7, 17).

Moved by the love of JesusGod loves his world! Even if His people have rejectedHim, His affection for them is unstoppable.The greatest manifestation of this love is in the deathof his son, Jesus Christ. Around 2,000 years ago Jesusdied in our place for the sins of all people. FeGslive out this truth and hope that all in their ranks areunited not in what we have done for God, but in whatGod has done for us. Young or old, man or woman,regardless of status, origin or worldly success - Godrejoices in giving new life to all who believe in Him.It is written in the Bible: "For God so loved the worldthat he gave His only son, that everyone who believes inHim may not die, but have eternal life" (John 3, 16).

Reaching out to his peopleThe news of God love must be made known. GodHimself commands us to do so. That is why FeGsencourage each of their members to be a crediblewitness in Christ - not only in words, but also in theway they live their lives. The life of the church shouldalso reflect this pattern. For this reason, rather thancutting themselves off from society, church membersshare their lives with those who are still skepticalwhen it comes to entrusting themselves to Jesuscare. That is why they found new churches. They areconstantly looking for new ways to convey the gospelin an up-to-date and universally comprehensiblefashion. They long to bring people into contact withJesus Christ and make them into His disciples. Thisis also the motivation behind the federation´ missionaryand social engagement. In the Bible Jesus says:"As the Father sent me, so I send you" (John 20, 21b).